REST API

The Force.com REST API lets you integrate with Force.com applications using simple HTTP methods, in either XML or JSON formats, making this an ideal API for developing mobile applications or external clients. Force.com also supports Apex REST, which lets you create Web services on Force.com using Apex.

Consider the following benefits of using the REST API in your integrations:

Ubiquitous access: Use standard HTTP method call-outs, available on every language and platform, to make requests and retrieve information from Force.com.